The King's Speech (Blu-ray)

Buyers should be aware that this release states, on the back of the sleeve, that it is 1080i and not the normal cinematic transfer of 1080p / 24Hz. Presumably the 1080i transfer also means it is 50Hz resulting in a 4% speed increase in speed, as on PAL DVD releases. The US version indicates it is 1080p, so what are Momentum Pictures playing at? I emailed them asking why, and if there would be a re-issue at 1080p/24Hz, but you guessed, it no reply. Bad news is the US version is region locked. If enough people complain then perhaps we will see a re-issue - it happened with Gladiator.

Went to watch this as it was getting a lot of Award Season Buzz.
Found that it deserves all the praise that it is getting.
For this is truly a Brilliant Movie in every department.
Story, Acting, Direction and Production Values.
The story is very engaging right from the first scene.
It is then told in a brisk pace and laced with Wonderful Humour.
The Acting is terrific. And Award nominations are sure to follow
Colin Firth is just exceptional, and in his scenes in Public with his Stammer or excruciating to watch as any horror movie.
Geoffery Rush matches him step for step as the unorthodox Therapist. Helen Bonham Carter is good in a small role.
Guy Pearce, and Timothy Spall act their parts well.
Overall a Very Entertaining True Story

A fantastically well acted and thoroughly feelgood inducing dramatisation of the true story of the Duke of York - to become King George VI (Colin Firth) - and his battle to overcome his crippling stammer thanks to the unconventional methods of Australian Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush) in the 1930s.

The relationship between the two men is the key thing and thanks to a commanding and sympathetic performace by Firth, who gets you right on his side from the very start of the film as we feel his palpable terror at public speaking and the support offered by Rush you spend the whole film rooting for him to succeed as events both within the Royal family and in the wider world propel him inexorably towards a life as King.

It's rare to find a film so heartfelt and enjoyable as this piece of history and I would love to see Firth win the Best Actor Oscar for his work here. Choc full of some of the best British actors out there (and special word should go to the perfect Helena Bonham Carter as George's wife playing his rock and the foundation of his world) and beautifully directed and written it's a perfect couple of hours!!

Highly recommended.

Even after many friends raved on about the film I went to see it - I have to say without any prior expectations. My motivation was in that Colin Firth rarely makes a bad film. The production was superb and the casting perfect. I have to say whilst I enjoyed the film greatly, I saw it more as a dramatised documentary than a great entertainment. Still, I film that should not be missed even if to be entertained or be viewed as a great piece of documented history.

often films that recieve the 'hype' such has 'the king's speech' has done, you watch with anticipation, then wonder what all the fuss has been about, well, i can tell you, i have just watched the film and can only say it surpassed all expectations i had.
the acting/portrayels throughout were stunning and deserving of the acclaim they recieved..
telling the story of the reluctant king,who feared public address because of speech impediment which was severe.
his wife 'elizabeth' ( the queen mother ) prior to 'edward thge 8th's' abdication sought help from a speech therapist 'lionel logue' ( brilliantly portrayed by 'geoffrey rush ) to help her husband overcome his fears.
you do not need to have any particular thoughts, for, against or neutral in regards to the royal family to enjoy the film, it's that good it will captivate your attention from the off....................enjoy